Using the Setup Manual | NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 instruction

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1 Configuring Basic Connectivity

This chapter describes the settings for your Internet connection and your wireless local area network (LAN) connection. When you perform the initial configuration of your wireless router using the Resource CD as described in the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual, these settings are specified automatically for you. This chapter provides further details about these connectivity settings, as well as instructions on how to log in to the router for further configuration.

Note: NETGEAR recommends using the Smart Wizard™ on the Resource CD for initial configuration, as described in the NETGEAR

Wireless Router Setup Manual.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Using the Setup Manual on page 6

•Logging In To Your Wireless Router on page 7

•Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display on page 9

•Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard on page 11

•Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet Settings on page 11

•Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity on page 16

Using the Setup Manual

For first-time installation of your wireless router, refer to the NETGEAR Wireless Router Setup Manual. The Setup Manual explains how to launch the NETGEAR Smart Wizard on the Resource CD to step you through the procedure to connect your router, modem, and computers. The Smart Wizard will assist you in configuring your wireless settings and enabling wireless security for your network. After initial configuration using the Setup Manual, you can use the information in this User Manual to configure additional features of your wireless router.

For installation instructions in a language other than English, refer to the language options on the Resource CD.

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NETGEAR WNR1000v3h2 manual Using the Setup Manual, Configuring Basic Connectivity

Contents

N150 Wireless Router WNR1000v3h2 Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Revision History Table of Contents Customizing Your Network Settings Troubleshooting Using the Setup Manual Configuring Basic Connectivity Logging In To Your Wireless Router Configuring Basic Connectivity Selecting a Language for Your Screen Display Configuring Basic Connectivity Configuring Your Internet Settings Using the Setup Wizard Viewing and Configuring Basic Internet SettingsYour Internet Connection Does Not Require a Login No login required Your Internet Connection Does Require a Login Login required Configuring Basic Connectivity Setting Up and Testing Basic Wireless Connectivity Configuring Basic Connectivity Click Setup Access List Safeguarding Your Network Safeguarding Your Network Choosing Appropriate Wireless Security To configure the wireless network, you can Wireless Security Options Other Features That Enhance Security Recording Basic Wireless Settings Setup Information If WEP Authentication is used, circle one Shared Key or Auto Changing Wireless Security Settings Viewing Basic Wireless Settings Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WEP Wireless Security Safeguarding Your Network Configuring WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Viewing Advanced Wireless Settings Using Push N Connect Wi-Fi Protected Setup Push Button Configuration Using the Physical Push Button Using the Router’s Security PIN Security PIN Entry Configuring the WPS Settings Using the Wireless Client’s Security PIN Adding Additional WPS-Enabled Clients Restricting Wireless Access by MAC Address Adding Additional Non-WPS-Enabled Clients Select the Turn Access Control On check box Adding Guest Networks To add a guest network, do the following Changing the Administrator Password Backing Up Your Configuration Understanding Your Firewall Content Filtering Overview Blocking Access to Internet SitesRestricting Access From Your Network Blocking Access to Internet Services To block access to Internet services Blocking Services by IP Address Range Scheduling Blocking Viewing Logs of Web Access or Attempted Web Access Log Entry Descriptions Configuring E-mail Alert and Web Access Log Notifications Setting the Time Zone Using the LAN IP Setup Options Customizing Your Network Settings Configuring a Device Name Configuring LAN TCP/IP Setup Parameters Using the Router as a Dhcp Server Using Address Reservation To edit or delete a reserved address entry Using a Dynamic DNS ServiceTo reserve an IP address Click Edit or Delete Configuring the WAN Setup Options To configure for a Dynamic DNS serviceSelect the Use a Dynamic DNS Service check box Setting Up a Default DMZ Server Disabling Port Scan and DoS Protection Configuring NAT Filtering Configuring Static RoutesSetting the MTU Size Responding to a Ping on the Internet WAN Port To add or edit a static route Customizing Your Network Settings Fine-Tuning Your Network Allowing Inbound Connections to Your Network Fine-Tuning Your Network How Port Triggering Changes the Communication Process Web server then sends this reply message to your router How Port Forwarding Changes the Communication Process Configuring Port Forwarding to Local Servers How Port Forwarding Differs from Port Triggering Adding a Custom Service To configure port forwarding to a local server Application Example Making a Local Web Server Public Click Edit Service or Delete Service to make changesEditing or Deleting a Port Forwarding Entry To edit or delete a port forwarding entry Configuring Port Triggering Clear the Disable Port Triggering check box Using Universal Plug and Play To turn on Universal Plug and Play Optimizing Wireless Performance Identify critical wireless links Choose your settingsReduce interference Using WMM for Wireless Multimedia Applications Quality of ServiceUsing WMM QoS for Wireless Multimedia Applications Configuring QoS for Internet Access QoS for Applications and Online GamingTo create a QoS policy for applications and online games Click Setup QoS Rule and then click Add Priority Rule QoS for a Router LAN Port QoS for a MAC Address Click Setup QoS Rule Changing the MTU SizeEditing or Deleting an Existing QoS Policy Overview of Home and Small Office Networking Technologies Common MTU Sizes Assessing Your Speed Requirements Theoretical Transfer Time for 1 Gigabyte Network Connection Theoretical Raw Transfer Time Using Network Monitoring Tools Using Network Monitoring Tools Viewing Wireless Router Status Information Wireless Router Status Fields Dhcp Click Connection Status to display the connection status Connection Status Settings Router Statistics Viewing a List of Attached Devices Rx B/s Managing the Configuration File Backing Up and Restoring the ConfigurationDo not interrupt the reboot process Erasing the Configuration Checking for New Firmware in the Router Upgrade ScreenUpdating the Router Firmware Using Network Monitoring Tools Updating Manually to New Router Firmware Enabling Remote Management Access To configure your router for remote managementSelect the Turn Remote Management On check box Using Network Monitoring Tools Traffic Meter To monitor traffic on your router, do the following Using Network Monitoring Tools Troubleshooting Quick TipsBe sure to restart your network in this sequence Troubleshooting Basic Functions Make sure that the Ethernet cables are securely pluggedCheck the Test light to verify correct router operation Power light stays amber Power light is not onPower light blinks green slowly and continuously Internet light stays amber Login Problems Internet or LAN port lights are not on Checking the Internet Service Connection Obtaining an Internet IP Address Troubleshooting PPPoE Troubleshooting Internet Browsing Troubleshooting Your Network Using the Ping Utility Testing the LAN Path to Your Router Testing the Path from Your Computer to a Remote Device Request timed out Problems with Date and Time Problems with Wireless Adapter Connections Restoring the Default Configuration and Password These procedures erase all current configuration settings Default Configuration Settings WNR1000v3h2 Router Default Configuration SettingsAppendix a Technical Specifications Wireless Communication General Specifications WNR1000v3h2 Router General Specifications Reference Documents Appendix B Related Documents Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Europe EU Declaration of Conformity FCC CautionEdoc in Languages of the European Community Pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE Interference Reduction Table Interference Reduction Table Index Index Index PIN 32, 34 ping 54 Setup Manual